Heading to the seaside with your dog? Reminder of restrictions on some Causeway Coast & Glens beaches

Heading to the seaside with your dog during the summer? Then, make sure you are aware of the restrictions on some Causeway Coast and Glens beaches.

Seasonal dog restrictions are in place on a number of beaches across Causeway Coast and Glens from now until September 15 to help everyone enjoy the coastline safely during the busy summer months.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is reminding dog owners that seasonal beach restrictions are in place from 1 June to 15 September to help protect public safety, support responsible dog ownership and ensure that everyone can enjoy local beaches during the busy summer months.

placeholder image — Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is reminding dog owners that seasonal beach restrictions are in place from 1 June to 15 September to help protect public safety, support responsible dog ownership and ensure that everyone can enjoy local beaches during the busy summer months.

During this period, dogs are prohibited from entering designated areas of the following beaches across the borough. The restrictions are clearly signposted at each location and apply by law:

Castlerock Beach - from the main vehicular entrance westwards to Black Stone Cottage.

Downhill Beach - from the row of white wooden posts westwards at the entrance to the old pillbox towards Benone (access behind the Blue Flag area).

Salmon Rock Beach, Portballintrae - Beach at car park.

Portrush West Strand Beach - from the steps at Castle Erin to the Harbour Wall at South Pier.

Portrush East Strand Beach - from the Arcadia eastwards to the stream.

Small beach area at the Arcadia – the entire beach area.

Whiterocks Beach - from the beach access eastwards towards Dunluce Castle.

Council’s Enforcement Team, supported by enforcement officers from National Enforcement Solutions, will carry out patrols throughout the summer to ensure compliance with these restrictions. Anyone allowing their dog to enter a prohibited area is liable to be issued with an £80 Fixed Penalty Notice or may be subject to prosecution.

Signs have been erected at all affected locations to remind visitors of the restrictions and help dog owners plan their visits.

Council is urging all dog owners to act responsibly by lifting dog waste immediately and disposing of it correctly. Once bagged, dog waste can be placed in any bin within the Borough.